2021-2022 Concordia University Montreal, Canada
1 elcome to a university fueled by a vision for addressing the most Wvital issues facing the planet today and tomorrow. In the heart of the vibrant city of Montreal, we draw inspiration from the creative energy and diversity that surrounds us—and we give back by leading the way to becoming a truly next-generation university. We’re proud of the incredible diversity of our community, which includes people from more than 100 countries around the world. At Concordia, we emphasize learning by doing. You’ll have the freedom to create and then pursue your own academic goals.
2 “Concordia is known for its spirit of collaboration. My peers go out of their way to be helpful. I ask them a question and it leads to discussion—and friendship. It’s an open and welcoming atmosphere.” AFROZA KHANAM CHOWDHURY Pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering Major in Mechanical Engineering with Co-op
100+ programs
50,000 students
of undergraduate classes of undergraduate classes have have 60 or fewer students 75% 60 or fewer students
under 50 years old Top university in Canada (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2019)
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1 1 OFFICIALLY THE BEST STUDENT CITY IN NORTH AMERICA Source: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities, 2019 concordia.ca/montreal
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The skyline in this part of downtown Montreal is marked by Concordia’s soaring steel-and-glass pavilions. Quartier Concordia is a high-energy, vibrant place in the heart of the city, with a panoply of options for eating, shopping and nightlife.
MOLSON (MB) BUILDING: Home to the John Molson School 1 of Business and performing arts facilities for Theatre, Contemporary Dance and Music.
GUY-DE MAISONNEUVE BUILDING: Houses our health clinic, 2 financial aid and awards, the International Students Office and several administrative offices.
UNDERGROUND NETWORK: Tunnels connect most buildings 3 to the Guy-Concordia metro station (Montreal’s subway).
GREENHOUSE: A sun-filled oasis on the 13th floor of the 4 Hall Building.
ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND VISUAL ARTS 5 INTEGRATED COMPLEX (EV): With labs and specialized spaces for research and creation.
HALL (H) BUILDING: Classes from many departments 6 are held here.
J.W. MCCONNELL/LIBRARY (LB) BUILDING: Home to the 7 world-class Webster library, the Welcome Centre (for campus tours) and the Birks Student Service Centre.
FAUBOURG (FB/FG) BUILDING: Houses the Mel 8 Hoppenheim School of Cinema and the Department of Education. Also houses start-up incubator District 3.
GREY NUNS RESIDENCE (GN): Its history stretches 9 9 back to the foundation of Montreal. Our Grey Nuns residents enjoy spacious, light-filled facilities and their own community on campus.
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A hub for natural and social sciences, journalism and athletics, the Loyola Campus is just west of downtown Montreal in the borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Loyola’s historic character reflects origins that go back more than a hundred years, together with ultra-modern facilities designed to let professors and students innovate together.
RESEARCH CENTRE FOR STRUCTURAL AND 1 FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS (GE) BUILDING: A multidisciplinary research centre that connects biologists and chemists.
RICHARD J. RENAUD SCIENCE COMPLEX (SP): Home to 2 many science programs and research facilities. Also a site of startup incubator D3.
APPLIED SCIENCE HUB (HU): A new facility designed to 3 let chemists, engineers, health scientists and biologists 4 innovate together–with applications in biomedicine, sustainable manufacturing and beyond. 1 COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND JOURNALISM (CJ) 4 BUILDING: Home to students in these internationally recognized programs. It’s also where you’ll find the Loyola Bookstore.
ADMINISTRATION (AD) / CENTRAL (CC) BUILDINGS: 5 Houses the health clinic and other Student Services satellite offices.
6 HINGSTON (HA/HB) / JESUIT RESIDENCES (JR): These three buildings make up our Loyola student residences.
PSYCHOLOGY (PY) BUILDING: The academic 7 department and research centres in psychology are here.
LOYOLA CHAPEL: Open to anyone on campus and often 8 used by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre.
STUDENT CENTRE (SC): The Hive Café, run by students, 9 is here.
VANIER LIBRARY (VL): Open 24 hours a day during the 10 fall and winter terms.
OSCAR PETERSON CONCERT HALL (PT): The main 11 performance venue for the Faculty of Fine Arts, with more than 200 concerts and theatrical productions annually. 12 RECREATION AND ATHLETICS COMPLEX (RA), ED 12 MEAGHER ARENA, STINGERS DOME (DO): Where our varsity athletes train and compete. (Go, Stingers, go!)
PERFORM CENTRE (PC): Focused on research into 13 preventative health care and wellness. The conditioning floor is open to the university community.
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7 “Supply chain operations management means being strategic about maintaining the production, distribution, and quality of goods and services to maximize economic value. Through Co-op, I learned what that means in three different industries: aerospace, pharmaceuticals and transportation.”
VANESSA CHEUNG Bachelor of Commerce ’19 Major in Supply Chain Operations Management with Co-op Minor in Data Intelligence
PROGRAMS concordia.ca/programs Our programs are ranked among the best in the world, with special recognition for engineering, psychology, art and design, communication studies and journalism, linguistics, accounting and finance, and education.
Consider participating in paid work experience during your degree through Co-op. concordia.ca/co-op
FACULTY OF ARTS · Economics · Liberal Arts · Translation (Traduction) — AND SCIENCE · English and Creative Writing · Linguistics French / English Bachelor of Arts (BA) · English and History · Mathematical and · Urban Planning and · Actuarial Mathematics · English Literature Computational Finance Urban Studies · Actuarial Mathematics / Finance · First Peoples Studies · Mathematics and Statistics · Women’s Studies · Anthropology · French Studies (Études françaises) · Mathematics and Statistics — · Anthropology and Sociology Langue française Computer Science Bachelor of Education (BEd) · Child Studies · French Studies (Études françaises) · Philosophy · Teaching English as a · Classics — Ancient History Littératures de langue française · Political Science Second Language and Archaeology · French Studies (Études françaises) · Psychology · Classics — Classical Languages Traduction · Pure and Applied Mathematics Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Literature · History · Recreation and Leisure Studies · Actuarial Mathematics · Communication and Cultural · Human Environment · Religions and Cultures · Actuarial Mathematics / Finance Studies · Human Relations · Sociology · Athletic Therapy · Communication Studies · Interdisciplinary Studies · Southern Asia Studies · Behavioural Neuroscience · Community, Public Affairs and in Sexuality · Spanish, Hispanic Cultures · Biochemistry Policy Studies · Irish Studies and Literatures · Biology · Creative Writing · Italian · Statistics · Cell and Molecular Biology · Early Childhood and · Journalism · Theological Studies · Chemistry Elementary Education · Judaic Studies · Therapeutic Recreation · Ecology
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MARKET DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE AT BOMBARDIER
LOGISTICS, PRICING AND SOURCING AT MEDISCA
BUSINESS OPTIMIZATION SPECIALIST AT CN
Vanessa on the rooftop of St. Cathy’s private student residence
· Environmental Geography Bachelor of Computer Science · Music Composition MINORS · Environmental Science (BCompSc) · Music Performance · Adult Education · Exercise Science · Computer Science · Painting and Drawing · Analytical Economics · Kinesiology and Clinical · Computer Science — · Performance Creation · Biophysics Exercise Physiology Computational Arts · Photography · Business Studies · Mathematical and · Computer Science — · Print Media · Classical Archaeology Computational Finance Mathematics and Statistics · Sculpture · Classical Civilization · Mathematics and Statistics · Studio Art · Diversity and the · Mathematics and Statistics and FACULTY OF FINE ARTS Contemporary World Computer Applications Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) JOHN MOLSON · Education · Physics · Acting for the Theatre SCHOOL OF BUSINESS · French Studies (Études françaises) – · Physics — Biophysics · Art Education — Visual Arts Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) Linguistique française · Psychology · Art History · Administration · Game Design · Pure and Applied Mathematics · Art History and Film Studies · Geospatial Technologies · Statistics · Art History and Studio Art Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) · German Studies · Ceramics · Accountancy · Human Rights Studies GINA CODY SCHOOL · Computation Arts · Business Technology Management · Israel Studies OF ENGINEERING AND · Computation Arts — · Economics · Law and Society COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Science · Finance · Modern Arabic Language Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) · Contemporary Dance · Human Resource Management and Culture · Aerospace and Propulsion · Design · International Business · Modern Chinese Language · Aerospace Structures · Design for the Theatre · Management and Culture and Materials · Electroacoustic Creative Practices · Marketing · Multidisciplinary Studies in Science · Avionics and Aerospace Systems · Electroacoustic Recording Arts · Supply Chain Operations · Professional Writing · Building Engineering · Electroacoustic Studies Management · Spanish Translation · Civil Engineering · Fibres and Material Practices · Sustainability Studies · Computer Engineering · Film Animation · Electrical Engineering · Film Production Please note that other areas of study · Industrial Engineering · Film Studies ofer minors as well. · Mechanical Engineering · Intermedia (Video, Performance · Software Engineering and Electronic Arts) · Jazz Studies · Music
99 CESAR MOLINA Pursuing a Bachor of Arts Major in Political Science Minor in Law and Society
Cesar in front of the United Nations, Switzerland. Cesar studied abroad at the University of Geneva DO A PAID INTERNSHIP through Concordia International. THROUGH CO-OP • gain practical work experience • develop your professional network • understand what kind of work environment you thrive in
Past employers: Tesla Motors, Ubisoft, Parks Canada, Bombardier, the United Way / Centraide, Ericsson, Gabi’s PhD research, Ernst & Young, Pfizer, Evenko, L’Oréal which began during her
DO A TERM ABROAD undergraduate degree, Gain a global perspective while earning focuses on new ways to credit towards your degree. Choose from 180 partner universities in more refine drug delivery. than 35 countries.
DO RESEARCH We have funding to support you through 16 weeks of full-time research with the supervision of a faculty member.
START YOUR OWN COMPANY If you have a great business idea, the startup incubator District 3 can help.
concordia.ca/EL GABI MANDL Bachelor of Science ’17 Honours in Chemistry Pursuing a PhD in Chemistry
101010 Hawaii ’s volcano-top Mauna Kea observatory “As a physics student imagining the future, you see yourself finding these ground-breaking theorems— but you can’t quite picture how. With Co-op, I got to see what it is to be a real researcher.”
PAID INTERNSHIPS
INSTRUMENTATION INTERN, CANADA-FRANCE HAWAII TELESCOPE WAIMEA, HAWAII
GAIA MISSION SCIENCE TRAINEE, EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY NOORDWIJK, NETHERLANDS MARIYA KRASTEVA Bachelor of Science ’19 QUANTUM OPTICS INTERN, UNIVERSITY OF DÜSSELDORF DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY Honours in Physics with Co-op
CONCORDIA SAE 11 4TH SPACE Engaging with ideas and research in person
THE JOHN DOBSON FORMULA GROWTH INVESTMENT ROOM Where Finance students manage a million-dollar portfolio
Our students are painters, sculptors, gamers, satellite builders, drone designers, dancers, investment portfolio managers, biophysicists, athletes, investigative journalists...and Concordia’s facilities are designed with them in mind.
THE GREY NUNS READING ROOM For perfect silence and awe-inspiring ambiance
12 STUDIO SPACE To bring your inspiration to realitySTUDIO SPACE To bring your inspiration to reality, with purpose-built studios for the visual and performing arts
LABS For learning the fundamentals and gaining confidence in your specialized abilities
DOUGY HÉRARD Bachelor of Fine Arts ’19 Major in Intermedia/Cyberarts Minor in Game Design
“You’re right at the centre of downtown so there’s always a lot happening around you. The University itself offers so many kinds of places to discover new things. I don’t know any other school that has a library with a Technology Sandbox where you can learn and create at the same time.”
13 Make the things you do and the people you meet a highlight of your university experience.
STUDENT INITIATIVES PRESIDENT, CONCORDIA STUDENT EXCHANGE ASSOCIATION Our students: STUDY ABROAD, THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (UK) • run the non-profit health food store le Frigo Vert • offer a free daily vegan lunch at the People’s Potato RESEARCH ASSISTANT, COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS AT CONCORDIA (CLAC) LAB • foster positive environmental change through Sustainable Concordia • promote social justice and youth empowerment in WRITING ASSISTANT, STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE Gulu, Uganda, through CEED Concordia • run one of the biggest case competitions in the world CONTENT MARKETING INTERN, NUAGE STAYS (JMUCC) • are part of 200+ clubs and organizations FULBRIGHT FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSISTANT, PENNSYLVANIA (USA) That’s only some of what’s going on at Concordia.
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The Aboriginal Student Resource Centre hosts a special ceremony each year to recognize the achievements of Indigenous graduates. Roozbeh Shams Roozbeh
Concordia Outdoors Club 14 “There are so many great opportunities to get involved that it’s really easy to find something you like—but you’ll have to make some choices! And don’t be afraid to take advantage of learning outside the classroom.”
LÉANDRE LAROUCHE Bachelor of Arts ’19 Honours in English Literature Minor in Professional Writing
15 Living on campus is a great way to make the most of your first year at university. Instant friends from around the world, your meals taken care of, and proximity to class, the gym, the library–what could be better? Concordia has residences on both campuses. The Grey Nuns Residence is on the Sir George Williams Campus. The Hingston Hall and Jesuit Residences are on the Loyola Campus.
WHERE WILL MY CLASSES BE? If you’re in one of the following programs or colleges, most of your classes will take place on the Loyola Campus: • Applied Human • Exercise Science/ • Physics Sciences Kinesiology • Psychology • Biology • Journalism • Science College • Chemistry and • Loyola College Biochemistry for Diversity and • Communication Sustainability Studies
Classes for all other programs take place on the Sir George Williams Campus.
The all-you-care-to-eat meal plan emphasizes local, organic produce with vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options. You’ ll also have Dining Dollars, which are good at any of the nine cafeterias and cafés on campus.
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Move-in day at the Hingston Residence. 1616 Emily Gan The best in exam stress relief! A pop-up petting zoo at the Grey Nuns residence.
17 THE CONCORDIA STINGERS VARSITY TEAMS CLUB TEAMS • football • baseball • basketball • golf • hockey • cross-country • rugby • soccer • wrestling
STAYING ACTIVE If there’s a sport you’re interested in, chances are good you’ll find it at Concordia.
INTRAMURAL TEAMS AT THE GYM • basketball • yoga • ice hockey • Pilates • ball hockey • Zumba • soccer • ballet, tango, • Ultimate hip hop, salsa • volleyball • Spinning • martial arts STUDENT CLUBS • badminton • tennis Exceptional fitness • dodgeball facilities like the • hurling and conditioning floor of Le Gaelic football Centre (Loyola Campus) • dragon boating and Le Gym (SGW • lacrosse Campus) make it easy to • cycling stay in shape, with the • ski and best in high-tech cardio snowboarding and weight machines. • the Outdoors Club, for hiking, snowshoeing and running
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19 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION 1. Have your three program choices ready. b. Proof of language proficiency, if applicable. 2. Check your programs’ admission requirements. Look for things c. Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, like specific math and/or science requirements, a letter of intent, a if applicable. portfolio, etc. d. Program-specific requirements, if applicable (i.e. letter 3. Apply online at concordia.ca/apply. of intent, portfolio, etc.) You may need to submit these 4. Include your supporting documents: additional documents directly to the academic department. Check concordia.ca/programs. a. Transcripts: upload a copy now. We’ll ask you for official copies later, if you’re accepted. You may upload documents to your file even after submitting your application. APPLICATION DEADLINES FALL TERM (SEPTEMBER ENTRY) WINTER TERM (JANUARY ENTRY)*
International students February 1 (recommended) September 1
Canadians and permanent residents March 1 November 1
*Not all programs are available for January entry. Visit concordia.ca/admissions/deadlines. We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without notice. We give priority to applicants who apply by official deadlines, but we do consider late applications if places are still available, for the fall term only.
MINIMUM CANADIAN ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS The following are the minimum qualifications required and do not guarantee admission. Certain programs have additional requirements such as a letter of intent, portfolio, interview/audition or the completion of appropriate math and science courses. Find detailed program requirements at concordia.ca/programs. For the winter term, admission requirements may be higher due to a smaller intake of students. The University reserves the right to change admissions requirements and program information at any time.
Quebec Two-year, pre-university program or a three-year professional DEC. The CRC requirement for admission varies per program. Please refer to our programs list at concordia.ca/programs.
Alberta / Northwest Territories / High school diploma. Minimum of five Grade 12 courses, numbered 30 or 31, one of which must Nunavut be English Language Arts 30-1. Also acceptable: Math 30-2 and one 35-level course, provided they are five-credit courses. Minimum consideration for admission: C+.
British Columbia / Yukon High school diploma. Minimum of four approved Grade 12 subjects, one of which must be English 12. Minimum consideration for admission: C+.
Manitoba High school diploma. Minimum of five Grade 12 40S courses, one of which must be an ELA Fo- cus 40S. Essential Math 40S is not acceptable as one of the five courses. Minimum consideration for admission: C+.
New Brunswick High school diploma. Minimum of five Grade 12 courses, numbered 120, 121 or 122, one of which must be English 121 or 122 (French 121 or 122, if attending a French school). Minimum consideration for admission: C+.
Newfoundland and Labrador High school diploma (Honours or Academic Status). Minimum of five Grade 12 courses, one of which must be English 3201. Minimum consideration for admission: C+.
Nova Scotia High school diploma. Minimum of five appropriate Grade 12 (advanced or academic) courses, one of which must be English 12. Minimum consideration for admission: C+.
Ontario High school diploma. Minimum of six Grade 12U and/or M courses, including English 4U (Français 4U if attending a French school). Minimum consideration for admission: C+.
Prince Edward Island High school diploma. Minimum of five academic Grade 12 courses numbered 611 or 621, one of which must be English. Minimum consideration for admission: C+.
Saskatchewan High school diploma. Minimum of five Grade 12 courses, two of which must be English Language Arts 30A and English Language Arts 30B. Minimum consideration for admission: C+.
20 MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS BY DEGREE
The following are the minimum qualifications required and do not guarantee admission. Certain programs have additional requirements such as a letter of intent, portfolio, interview/audition or the completion of university preparatory math and science courses. Find detailed requirements, including minimum score or grade required by checking your program of interest at concordia.ca/programs.
HIGH SCHOOL (CANADIAN, AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL) INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
When required, math and science courses should be university preparatory level. The following IB Math courses will satisfy the math requirement for science, business, ACT and SAT scores are not required. Advanced Placement exams with a grade of engineering and computer science programs: 3 or higher may qualify for advanced standing. Visit concordia.ca/admissions/AP for • Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL more information. • Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL • Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL BA No specific course Minimum consideration requirements range: C+ to B+ BA No specific course Minimum consideration requirements range: 26 to 29 points BA — all One math Minimum consideration Mathematics range: A- to A BA— all Mathematics One math Minimum consideration programs programs range: 33 to 35 points
BEd No specific course Minimum consideration BEd No specific course Minimum consideration requirements range: C+ to B+ requirements range: 26 to 29 points
BSc One math Minimum consideration BSc One math, one science Minimum consideration Two of biology, chemistry, range: A- to A range: 33 to 35 points physics BFA Computation Arts with Overall minimum total BEng One math, one science Minimum consideration Computer Science: one math of 26 points. range: B- to A- with B- to A- in math and All other programs: no physics specific course requirements
BCompSc One math Overall average of B+ BEng One math, one science Minimum consideration with B+ in math and range: 27 – 33 points, physics with a minimum of 4 – 6 BFA Computation Arts with Minimum C+ points in each of math Computer Science: one math and physics.
All other programs: no BCompSc One math A minimum total of 31 specific course requirements points, with a minimum of 4 points in math and BAdmin, BComm One math Overall average of B 5 in physics. with B in math BComm, BAdmin One math Overall minimum total of 29 points, with 4 in BACCALAURÉAT FRANÇAIS math
The Baccalauréat Français diplome professionelle is not accepted. BRITISH SYSTEM OF EDUCATION (GCE)
BA No specific course Minimum consideration General admissions requirements If your highest level of study is: requirements range: 11 to 13 A-levels: CD BA — Psychology Any math Minimum consideration AS-levels: CCDD BA — all range: 15 to 16 Mathematics BA General admission requirements as stated above. programs Higher grades may be required for competitive programs.
BEd No specific course Minimum consideration BEd A-levels: CC AS-Levels: CCCC requirements range: 11 to 13 BSc General admission requirements as stated above. Higher BSc Première: Mathématiques (Spé.) Minimum consideration grades may be required for competitive programs. AND Physique-Chimie (Spé.) range: 15 to 16 A-level: math and one science (biology, chemistry, Terminale: Mathématiques (Spé.) or physics)
BFA No specific course Minimum BFA General admission requirements as stated above. requirements consideration 11 Computation Arts with Computer Sciences requires a Computation Arts with Computation Arts with B in A-level math. Computer Science requires Computer Science Première and Terminale: Minimum overall average BEng General admission requirements as stated above. Mathématiques (Spé.) of 14 with 14 in each A-level math and physics: C math course. B or higher may be required for competitive programs.
BEng Première: Mathématiques (Spé.) Minimum consideration BCompSc General admission requirements as stated above. AND Physique-Chimie (Spé.) range: 12 -15 with 12-15 in A-level math: B Terminale: Mathématiques (Spé.) each of math BComm, BAdmin A-level: CC with C in Math BCompSc Première: Mathématiques (Spé.) Overall minimum of 14 AS-level: CCCC with C in Math Terminale: Mathématiques (Spé.) with 14 in each of math and physics/chemistry
BComm, BAdmin Première: Mathématiques (Spé.) Overall minimum Terminale: Mathématiques average of 13 with 13 (Spé.) OR Mathématiques in math Complémentaires
21 LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
If your primary language is not English and you do not meet one of the proofs of proficiency listed below, you must write an English-language proficiency test, regardless of your citizenship. In all cases, we reserve the right to require a proficiency test if we consider it necessary.
PROOF OF PROFICIENCY • A minimum of three full years of study in a secondary or du baccalauréat (OIB) post-secondary institution where the sole language of instruction is English. • British curriculum: GCE/GCSE/IGCSE/O-level English Language or • International Baccalaureate: The course Group 1 English English as a Second Language or First Language English with a grade of (Language A: literature, Language A: language and literature, “C” or better or literature and performance) (Higher or Standard Level) • Baccalauréat français: The American or British Option internationale • European Baccalaureate: English as Language 1 or Language 2
MINIMUM ENGLISH PROFICIENCY SCORE FOR ADMISSION
DIRECT ADMISSION DIRECT ADMISSION CONDITIONAL ADMISSION* No English Second Language English Second Language courses are required with option Completion of Intensive English Second Language courses are required for credit program is required – not all programs have this option
TOEFL iBT score 90 or higher TOEFL iBT score between 75 and 89 with a minimum TOEFL score between 63 and 74, with no more combined score of 34 for speaking and writing than two parts under 15
IELTS score of 7 or higher IELTS score of 6.5 or 6 with no component score IELTS score of 5.5 or 5, with only two bands as under 5.5 low as 4.5
CAEL min. overall score of 70 CAEL min. overall score of 50 with no part under 50 CAEL min. overall score of 40 with no part under 30
DET score of 120 and above DET score between 105 and 119 with no subscore DET score between 90 and 104 only two sub- with no subscore under 90 under 90 scores as low as 70
Test results must be reported directly to the Admissions Application write the test. For more information, visit toefl.org. Centre by the test centre. Results must be less than two years old at the IELTS: Candidates must take the Academic Module. For more time of your application. information, visit ielts.org. Please note that we cannot move forward with your application for admission until we receive your English proficiency test scores. CAEL: For more information, visit cael.ca. TOEFL: To ensure your TOEFL results are forwarded directly to Duolingo English Test (DET): For more information, visit englishtest. Concordia, you must indicate 0956.00 as the Institution Code when you duolingo.com.
*CONDITIONAL ADMISSION Provided you meet all other admissions criteria, you may be eligible for conditional admission. With a conditional offer, you will start in the Intensive English Language Program, where you will develop the English-language skills necessary to enter university studies. You must attain a final grade of 70% or higher at the Advanced 2 Level to meet Concordia language proficiency requirements. Visit concordia.ca/intensive-english.
THESE PROGRAMS DO NOT OFFER CONDITIONAL ADMISSION: • All programs in the Faculty of Fine Arts • Traduction (Translation) • In the Faculty of Arts and Science: • Actuarial Mathematics/Finance • All Honours programs • Math and Computational Finance • Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies • All programs offered by the Departments of Applied Human Sciences, Communication Studies, Education, • Certificate in Pastoral Ministry English, Journalism, Liberal Arts College, Science College • Exercise Science
22 COSTS Approximate costs for one academic year (from September 2021 to April 2022) in Canadian dollars.
CANADIAN CITIZENS AND NON-CANADIAN TUITION AND COMPULSORY FEES PERMANENT RESIDENTS CITIZENS (FULL-TIME - 30 CREDITS) QUEBEC OUT-OF-PROVINCE RESIDENTS AND INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTS CITIZENS OF FRANCE AND BELGIUM* STUDENTS
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Science $4,760 $10,325 $21,720 - $24,040
Bachelor of Administration, Bachelor of Commerce $5,070 $10,630 $26,255 - $28,995
Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Computer Science $4,800 $10,360 $23,945 - $26,475
Bachelor of Fine Arts $4,915 $10,480 $21,875 - $24,190
Health and dental insurance plan (optional for Quebec and $206 $206 $1,176 out-of-province residents, mandatory for international students)*
OTHER POTENTIAL EXPENSES
Books and supplies $2,250 Transportation (with student discount) $424 On-campus housing: Residence (room and fees). Room costs vary by floor plan $3,850 – $8,200 Meal plan (mandatory for students living in Concordia residences) $4,975 Off-campus living: monthly approximation $900 rent, $150 utilities and $700 food $14,000
*Certain exceptions/conditions required. Visit concordia.ca/fee-exemptions.
Health insurance Quebec and out-of-province students can opt out QUEBEC RESIDENCY of the health and dental plan at ihaveaplan.ca. International students You can apply for Quebec residency and provide all supporting can get more information about mandatory health and dental insurance documents online through MyConcordia.ca. Quebec residency from the International Students Office at concordia.ca/iso. status is not retroactive, so be sure to apply early, before your study term begins. For more information, and to find Residence and meal plan information: concordia.ca/residence out if you qualify, visit concordia.ca/qc-residency. The University reserves the right to change the published scale of fees without notice and at any time before the beginning of an academic term. Learn more: concordia.ca/tuition-calculator FINANCIAL AID AND AWARDS Concordia's Financial Aid and Awards Office (FAAO) is a great resource for helping you sort through your financial options. concordia.ca/faao or 514-848-2424, ext. 3507
GOVERNMENT STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AMERICAN STUDENTS Concordia participates in all Canadian government student financial aid Our financial aid officers consult with you and your family to determine programs as well as the United States Federal Student Aid program. As your eligibility for funding from the United States Federal Student Aid a general rule, students should apply to the program of the province or program before approving your loan application and the amount you can country where they currently live. Apply for government student aid as borrow. Funding is based on the program rules and your financial need. soon as possible. Do not wait to be admitted to start this process. See concordia.ca/usaid for more information on U.S. loans. To qualify, you must: ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES • be enrolled in a degree program on a full- or part-time basis Your application to Concordia is also your application for an entrance • maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the scholarship. There’s no need to apply separately. Concordia’s entrance U.S. Department of Education scholarships are based on academic achievement, along with other To apply for U.S. government financial aid, file the Free Application for criteria in some cases. Incoming students who are in financial need Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at fafsa.ed.gov. Concordia’s may be eligible for special funding in the form of a bursary. You can federal school code is G08365. apply using the Entrance Bursary form on MyConcordia.ca. Please note that the Student Aid program doesn’t extend to online EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AWARDS classes or Concordia’s exchange programs abroad. External awards require a separate application. You can find a list of JOBS ON CAMPUS privately funded scholarships and bursaries sponsored by external Earn some money, build your resumé and connect with the university associations, companies, foundations, societies and clubs at community by working on campus. Eligibility for the Work-Study Program concordia.ca/external-awards. is based on financial need. concordia.ca/work-study
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